Classroom Reveal...Burlap & Black

Ok well it's not technically my classroom BUT I did create the sets.  In fact these pictures are actually a combination of 2 different classrooms in my building that used my Burlap & Black decor.  I am loving the results.  Ms. Durbin (whom I'm uber-excited is my daughter's teacher this year) from 3rd Grade's a Hoot wanted a change of pace from her bright owls...and well since I am no longer in a classroom myself {more on that in a future post} I had to get my decorating fix some way... so I volunteered to make her set. I am super happy with the results and well she says it feels so "zen!" Fabulous! Disclaimer: Please excuse the blurry pics.  Had to count on the iPhone for this one.

Calendar

      

Table Numbers & Name Tags

Clip Chart and Hall of Fame

Student Book Boxes & Leveled Library

(Bins from Walmart)

Daily 5 & CAFE Board

Welcome Sign & Subject Headers

How cute is the little valance! It was made using burlap and black ribbon! (No sew!)

Other Decoratives!

(Fabric & Burlap: Hobby Lobby)

(Door Sign - Painted Canvas w/ Printable burlap sheet: Walmart)

All of this burlap business makes my southern heart happy! 

You can pick up your Burlap & Black Decoratives in my Teachers Pay Teachers store here!

See this post about the available Burlap & Black products!

     

Classroom Makeover...

Well kind of...maybe I should say classroom update!?!? I needed to re-arrange to create some wall space in order to implement Cafe this year and let the owls join in the fun, and I'm all glitter and giggles with the results! The owl tree turned out just fab! I was also in need of a new guided reading table so Misty and I headed to Ikea.  My previous table just took up too much room.  I'm not sure how much I'll like the new table, but it looks sooo much better.  Check out some of my new glitter...

Daily 5 and Cafe Owl Tree!!!

(For a vertical version of this bulletin board, check out 3rd Grade's a Hoot)

Cafe Menu

Cafe Menu: 3rd Grade's a Hoot - Free

Cafe Letters: Frog Street Press' Bright Sassy Dot - $9.99

Blue Border: Frogstreet Press' Blue Sassy Solid Border - $6.99

Owl Clip Art: JW Illustrations

Tissue Poms: I made those!

Daily 5 Board

Literacy Signs: 3rd Grade's a Hoot - $5

Daily 5 Letters: Frog Street Press' Bright Sassy Dot - $9.99

Blue Border: Frogstreet Press' Blue Sassy Solid Border - $6.99

Owl Clip Art: JW Illustrations

Tissue Poms: I made those!

Listening Station & Word Family Board

White Tables (2) : Ikea - $8

Green Stools (2): Ikea - $8

Dr. Seuss Word Family Board: See my blog post!

Guided Reading Area

White/Pink Table: Ikea - $35ish

Pink Swivel Chair: Ikea - $25ish

(I'm still working on the student chairs for my guided table...looking for something just right!)

A little glitter behind my table...

Keep Calm Printable: 3rd Grade's a Hoot - FREE!

Pink Frame: Hobby Lobby - $19.99

Lamp: Made with supplies from Hobby Lobby - About $20

Classroom Library

(I changed this up a bit from my previous pics and I haven't filled the bins with books yet...)

Paintings: This is my number 1 follower question...I painted these canvas prints myself! Just took a canvas, acrylic paint, and some patience!

Couch Pillows: Made using fabric from Hobby Lobby and old decorative pillows

Shelves (2): Target - $45

Plastic Bins: Dollar Tree - $1

Word Wall

I finally changed out my alphabet and I LOVE the results!

Alphabet: Tricia Lyday - $3.50

Bright Book Bins (under word wall): Really Good Stuff - $35.99 (set)

Table Numbers

Tissue Poms: Party City - $6.99

Pink Ribbon: Hobby Lobby - $3

Owl Decor: 3rd Grade's a Hoot - $10

Behavior Chart

Owl Behavior Chart: 3rd Grade's a Hoot Blog - Free

This room has me all smiles and sunshine.

In other news...I know that several of you have contacted me looking for my Birdies and Buntings & Camping Cuties Daily 5 sets.  I'm currently working on updating them to meet "guidelines".  I will have them re-posted soon. I hope everyone is having a restful summer!! Up next for me grade level shirts and a little Florida sunshine! Giggles!!!!

Daily 5 Work on Words...Freebie too!

As mentioned in previous posts, this my first year to implement the Daily 5.  My students favorite 2 are Listen To Reading and Work on Words! I thought I'd share my Work on Words setup using a picture and link post. And here's the icing on the cupcake...I'm also going to link you up with my bff Misty at 3rd Grades A Hoot, who is busy preparing some fabulous 3rd grade work on words ideas as well! 

 I really put this together this year using ideas and activities from other amazing bloggers so the credit really goes to them. I do change some of the activities regularly to focus on our objectives but it's still way less work than a room full of stations to change weekly! Student's use their own word rings (words differentiated for their reading/spelling needs) to complete each activity.

The setup: Pink bins from Dollar Tree & Plastic shelf from Walmart

The breakdown bin by bin...

Playdoh Words:

Pretty self explanatory but I do have a recording sheet so that I can hold students accountable for the words completed during their rotation.  I also encourage them to use the playdoh to make word family words from their word ring if the word follows a pattern.

 Click here for your free copy of the recording sheet!

(Border: Fancy Dog Studio -  Playdoh Letters: Lettering Delights Play Clay Alphabet)

Magnetic Letters:

Students build word wall words and word ring words with magnetic letters.

View my magnetic letter storage post by clicking here.

Word Patterns:

I use this bin to practice our phonics pattern for the week.  They are loving this one!! I use http://theinspiredapple.blogspot.com/'s Word Work Activities. They are having a blast using highlighters, word frames, and stamps. These packs are Uhhh-mazing!! Check them out in her TPT Store!

Sorts:

We use weekly Words Their Way sorts matching our phonics objectives. There are also multiple sort freebies out there that I use to print, laminate, and keep in this bin.

I use alot of sorts from Teacher Bits and Bobs! She has several freebies and some in her TPT Store.

Gameboards:

By far the most popular choice! Check out my blog post about Gameboards Galore! Don't forget to click to get your free gameboard.

Word Families:

The objective of the word family bin is to utilize our word wall and Word Family Board to work on spelling and reading word family words.  Students can use pointers to read our word family board or practice reading and recording word families using First Grade Blue Skies Lit Station Word Family Mats that can be found in her her TPT Store. (On a side note... I also use her Label It pages for Work on Writing...which I just love!) They are adorable.

Dry Erase:

I also keep dry erase markers and whiteboards in work on words for any recording, practice, partner games, etc. needed. My students also use the dry erase boards to give themselves a practice "Word Wall Test."

Woooo....that was ALOT. Hopefully I've given you the hook up though with ideas, links, and printables.  Of course, these are just a handful of ideas for work on words.  I am always looking for new ideas myself, changing, adapting, and attempting to perfect all areas in my classroom.  Thank you so much to all of the amazing blogging teachers that inspire me, give free printables, and keep their TPT stores stocked for my use. (giggles)